CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. CompTIA Security+ covers the most important foundational principles for securing a network and managing risk. Looking for a job in IT security? CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 prepares you to pass your exam and get one of the following hot IT jobs:

• Security engineer
• Security consultant
• Network administrator
• IA technician
• IA manager

Mitigating Threats

• System maintenance
• Application security
• Physical security
• Malware
• Social engineering

Cryptography

• Symmetric cryptography
• Public key cryptography

Authentication

• Authentication factors and requirements
• Authentication systems
• Authentication system vulnerabilities

User and Role-Based security

• Baseline security policies
• Resource access

Peripheral Security

• File and disk encryption
• Peripheral and component security
• Mobile device security

Public Key Infrastructure

• Public key cryptography
• Implementing public key infrastructure
• Web server security with PKI

Application and Messaging Security

• Application security
• E-mail security
• Social networking and messaging

Ports and Protocols

• TCP/IP basics
• Protocol-based attacks

Network Security

• Network devices
• Secure network topologies
• Secure networking
• Virtualization and cloud computing

Wireless Security

• Wireless network security
• Mobile device security

Remote Access Security

• Remote access
• Virtual private networks

Vulnerability Testing and Monitoring

• Risk and vulnerability assessment
• Auditing and logging
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems
• Incident response

ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY organizational Security

• Organizational policies
• Education and training
• Disposal and destruction

Business Continuity

• Business continuity planning
• Disaster recovery
• Environmental controls